Child Custody Matters

Following your divorce, you may encounter opportunities to move away from Georgia. Even though you may want to immediately jump at the chance, the excitement may abate due to sharing custody of your children with your ex-spouse. You may even worry that your custody situation bars you from relocating. Moving away does become more complicated […]

It is very common to end up with a co-parenting arrangement after a divorce. This is because co-parenting is usually in the best interest of the child. Even if the parents divorce and no longer cohabitate, having both parents actively involved with raising the child is usually best. However, moving the child between two separate

When it comes to the divorce process, those with significant assets are often especially concerned about various issues related to ending their marriage, including property division and their financial obligations following the divorce (such as alimony and child support). Moreover, some who are involved in a high-asset divorce worry about their custody rights and how

Georgia judges generally award joint custody. This provides both parents with a shared right to make decisions for their children and spend time with them. A parent’s legal custody rights include involvement in matters concerning a child’s religion, schooling and medical treatment. A child usually lives with the parent awarded physical custody and has regularly

Working through a child custody case is tough for a lot of reasons, such as the strain this process often places on parents and the emotional difficulties that arise from a child’s point of view. Unfortunately, some cases are very complex and there are so many different factors that parents have to consider when it

Georgia has specific laws in place for child custody. If you are in the process of a custody issue, understanding the basic laws may help you know your rights and potential outcome for your case. In custody proceedings, the court’s primary focus is the interest of the children. This is key for how a judge determines